Shelley Brough

Shelley R. Brough CDA-Competency Statement 1 February 9,2013 To Establish and Maintain a Safe, wholesome Learning Environment Functional Area 1 Safe My intent in the running(a) ara of unspoilt is to countenance a safe indoor and outdoor environment. Young infants be placed on their backs when they argon sleeping. The crib is free of blankets, toys, or other soft materials that could cause suffocation. diligent infants are kept safe by making sure that on that point isnt allthing that is small enough they could put in their mouths and swallow.Toys are get winded passing(a) for broken or loose parts. Toddlers are kept safe by showing them the proper use of toys. They are encouraged to follow sentry duty rules such as walking instead of running and sitting on a chair instead of climbing on it. As a churl care provider I always have to check toys and playground equipment for any damages that may injury the children in my care, non only do I have to check toys and equipment I moldiness check under toys outside for any creatures that may harm any of the children in my care.I am always giving gentle reminders of the rules that will carry through them safe. Functional Area 2 Healthy My goal in the functional area of healthy is to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Young infants are kept healthy by washing hands of both the phencyclidine hydrochloride and the child before and after every diaper change as well as sanitizing the changing table. Disposable gloves are used for the diapering process. unsettled infants are kept healthy by cleaning and sanitizing play areas daily.Mouthed toys are immediately removed from the play area for later cleaning. To keep toddlers healthy, nutritive meals are planned . Good eating habits are modeled and the child is encouraged to eat new foods. Parents of children in our care are to provide a clean blanket and mat cover each week. We acquire the children that their blankets and pillows are for nap time only an d we do not turn of events them out till it is nap time. Each child has their own cubby for personal items and everything is labeled. Functional Area 3 Learning EnvironmentMy goal in the functional area of learning environment is to provide a elating learning environment that promotes independence. Young infants are prone the opportunity for potful time to develop the strength to hold their heads up. Mobile infants are given the opportunity to explore their environment by creeping and crawling only if do so under supervision. Toddlers learning environment includes creating a daytime to day routine for them as regular meal clock, play times and rest times. This allows them to know what to expect.